Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced at Ran-Samwad 2025 that the Indian Air Force will soon fly with jet engines designed and built in India. This bold step means India will no longer depend on foreign suppliers for the beating heart of its fighter jets. Rajnath Singh declared that the nation is moving rapidly towards fifth-generation fighters powered by indigenous technology, a dream once thought impossible. The journey of Atmanirbhar Bharat is visible in numbers: defence production has grown from ₹46,000 crore in 2014 to over ₹1.5 lakh crore today, while exports surged to ₹24,000 crore. From Tejas to Akash missiles, from ATAGS artillery to the Indigenous Aircraft Carrier—India has already shown the world its defence prowess. With jet engine technology now within reach, India is set to join the elite global club of airpower giants.